This large, cactus-like Euphorbia is native to Asia, especially India. Sometimes the
upward-reaching branch groups closely resemble a candelabra, accounting for some of the many
interesting common names.

Identification: Plants are large shrubs or small trees, to 16' (5 m) tall.
Succulent, ribbed, upward-curving branches resembling those of cacti are 1-1¾" (3-5 cm) in diameter. Branches
have whitish marbled interior coloring, three or four angles, and small spine-like protrusions that are really nearly invisible leaves. This plant also occurs in crested forms and
monstrose forms.

Edibility: Poisonous Like other Euphorbias,
these contain a poisonous milky latex. They can cause nausea and vomiting if eaten, severe
eye irritation and temporary blindness, and dermatitis.